Refurbishment of MV Induction Motors at Matimba Power Station.
Eskom
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Refurbishment and repairs of MV induction motors. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and meet local content requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the refurbishment and repair of Medium Voltage (MV) induction motors at the Matimba Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo. The contract will run for a period of 5 years under an NEC3 Term Service Contract. The scope of work includes the collection, stripping, assessment, rewinding, testing, and delivery of various motors ranging from 185kW to 3850kW. The contractor must also provide onsite fault finding as required. Key deliverables include failure analysis reports, test certificates, and data packs for each motor. The tender requires a compulsory site visit and adherence to strict quality, safety, and environmental standards. The closing date for submissions is 15 September 2026 at 10:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS tax clearance certificate
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with local production and content thresholds for specified materials
- Must employ an Environmental Officer with relevant qualifications and experience
- Proof of insurance coverage for motors during transit and repair
Contact & how to apply
Name: Buyile Khoza
Email: khozaby@eskom.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8895
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. No hard copies or compressed files are accepted.
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